Layered Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna (Printable Version)
Layers of roasted Mediterranean vegetables, rich cheeses, and marinara baked to golden perfection.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Vegetables
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1 large eggplant, sliced into 6 mm rounds
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2 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 6 mm strips
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1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
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1 yellow bell pepper, halved and seeded
→ Pasta
05 -
9 lasagna noodles
→ Cheeses
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250 g ricotta cheese
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100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
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100 g grated parmesan cheese
→ Sauces and Seasonings
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480 ml marinara sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp dried basil
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Olive oil, for brushing
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
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Fresh basil leaves
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers on the sheet.
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Brush both sides of the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly charred.
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While vegetables roast, cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese with minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
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Spread 120 ml of marinara sauce on the base of a 33 x 23 cm baking dish. Layer three lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the roasted vegetables, half of the ricotta mixture, and one-third each of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
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Repeat layering with 120 ml marinara sauce, three noodles, remaining roasted vegetables, remaining ricotta mixture, and one-third each of mozzarella and parmesan.
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Top with the last three noodles, remaining marinara sauce, and the rest of the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
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Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Roasting the vegetables until slightly charred enhances their natural sweetness and depth of flavor.